Sandton: Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Operations

Central Johannesburg Accounting August 3, 2026

Posted3 Aug 2026

Key Responsibilities – Own the General Ledger and prepare monthly management accounts – Prepare journals, accruals and provisions – Review and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts – Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions – Oversee ageing, collections, payment runs and query resolution – Ensure the accuracy of bank, intercompany and control account reconciliations – Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies – Manage cashflow integrity and forecasting – Improve financial processes, reporting, automation and controls – Mentor the finance team and collaborate closely with Operations – Ensure statutory compliance and audit readiness Minimum Requirements – Minimum 8 years practical accounting experience – Strong operational finance experience – Proven General Ledger, month-end, debtors and creditors experience – Experience in high-volume, low-value transaction environments – Finance team leadership experience – Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – Strong ERP accounting system experience – Excellent reconciliation, financial analysis and problem-solving skills The ideal candidate is commercially minded, detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable taking full ownership of the numbers.

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